Vermont State Police say a traffic stop in Richford on February 18, 2026, led to the arrest of 23-year-old Kyly Ott, who had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The stop occurred around 8:50 PM while officers were on patrol and noticed a motor vehicle violation.
According to police, Ott was taken into custody due to the active warrant, which includes multiple charges: grand larceny exceeding $900, operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and two counts of false pretenses related to amounts less than $900. Following her arrest, she was transported to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, where she is being held on a $1,000 bail.
Ott has been issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on February 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM. It is important to note that the charges against her are allegations, and court dates or charges may change as the case progresses.
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